Where is Dennis Bartel?

Many may have been wondering about KUSC's Dennis Bartel, like me.  He has sent out a letter to his listeners about his long medical leave due to health issues.  Struggling with Parkinson’s disease, Dennis is spending time with his family.

It was sad this morning to see his face removed from the KUSC playlist.  He was the family guy.  He did many children's shows on the weekends with his four C's.

He introduced me to the "Beethoven's Wig" series, by Richard Perlmutter.

He introduced me to "Juanita the Spanish Lobster", by David Haslam.

He introduced me to "The Three Piggy Opera", by Once Upon an Opera.

Dennis has brought in more children's classical music to my home than anybody else.  And that brings smiles and laughter in the air, wonderful nutrition for our kids' emotions.  :)

I wish him well, but I'm not ruling out the possibility of him getting better, recovering, and holding the mike again!